Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 EXE filecompare.exe

3 Steps to Download and Fix Filecompare.exe Errors

Last Updated: 12/02/2024
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The development of Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver by Microsoft prompted the latest creation of filecompare.exe. It is also known as a File comparison utility file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

filecompare.exe was first released in the Windows 8 Operating System on 01/29/2013 with Office 2013. The newest file release date for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013 was 12/19/2012 [version 6.2.9200.16384]. filecompare.exe is included with Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013 and Office 2016.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, EXE file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of filecompare.exe.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	filecompare.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	File comparison utility
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider
Software Program:	Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	Private build
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x1a2eb
Code Size:	155136

View Other filecompare.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	196 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:12 12:16:17+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2012:09:29 17:42:54+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	10.10
Code Size:	155136
Initialized Data Size:	51200
Uninitialized Data Size:	16896
Entry Point:	0x1a2eb
OS Version:	6.1
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.1
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	6.2.9200.16384
Product Version Number:	6.2.9200.16384
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	Private build
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider
File Description:	File comparison utility
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384
Internal Name:	FILECOMPARE.EXE
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver
Product Version:	6.2.9200.16384

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What are filecompare.exe Error Messages?

filecompare.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when filecompare.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013.

In most cases, filecompare.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these filecompare.exe error messages mean that Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common filecompare.exe errors include:

filecompare.exe - Bad Image.
filecompare.exe Application Error.
filecompare.exe could not be found.
filecompare.exe could not be installed.
filecompare.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
filecompare.exe could not be started.
filecompare.exe failed to initialize properly.
filecompare.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
filecompare.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
filecompare.exe is not running.
Cannot find filecompare.exe.
Error starting program: filecompare.exe.
Faulting Application Path: filecompare.exe.
The file filecompare.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - filecompare.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because filecompare.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the filecompare.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting filecompare.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of filecompare.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix filecompare.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your filecompare.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the filecompare.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013

Microsoft Corporation

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many filecompare.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the filecompare.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your filecompare.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate filecompare.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free filecompare.exe files for every applicable version of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download filecompare.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 folder location:

Windows 8: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\DCF\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office15\DCF\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\DCF\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve filecompare.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download filecompare.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying filecompare.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing filecompare.exe and all other EXE files for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

filecompare.exe

6.2.9200.16384

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Size:	200848
File Date:	02/12/2020
MD5 Checksum:	f9f53efd1aa1a7b7ac4b4b5ba416c620
SHA1 Checksum:	23e7fad1fbef7fb034883ce1f458457b1def9465
SHA256 Checksum:	63fe8bb7fe37190db76c8dddf745194cf3a4e9bd41db6856b29e21663c75539d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	51200
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	02/12/2020

Office 2016

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

filecompare.exe

6.2.9200.16384

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Size:	199760
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	28f928c86873b30e508c3d4c976495ae
SHA1 Checksum:	73e05ef5f686e1d8a2a20f7053e5d363fcbb7e2a
SHA256 Checksum:	1f385ee10e037f80d1c61807d00a2050105207e92e580a51b515d81acbbaaee7
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\DCF\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	51200
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	05/10/2017

Office 2013

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

filecompare.exe

6.2.9200.16384

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Size:	199760
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	28f928c86873b30e508c3d4c976495ae
SHA1 Checksum:	73e05ef5f686e1d8a2a20f7053e5d363fcbb7e2a
SHA256 Checksum:	1f385ee10e037f80d1c61807d00a2050105207e92e580a51b515d81acbbaaee7
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\DCF\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	51200
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	05/10/2017

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